Quick Tip #12: How to Clean & Sanitize Reusable Water Bottles

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Use DENTURE CLEANER! The effervescent tablets work hard in hard-to-reach places to remove mineral deposits and leave vessels sparkly and clean. Here's what to do:

Pop the tablets in and let them sit overnight.

Follow up with a narrow bottle brush.

You can also use this method wine bottles, drink pitchers, or glass vases to disinfect and get them ready for their next use.